Comments on: Cycle of Life in your Landscape

By: Eva Monheim

Eva Monheim — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 03:45:47 +0000

It is always difficult to see an old friend taken down. Trees are such historical time keepers. They provide so much to so many. A group of students and I visited this tree this past fall and knew that it only had a short time left so we took pictures and enjoyed it while we visited. Thanks for doing this tribute article for all of us who visit Scott Arboretum.

By: Becky Robert

Becky Robert — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 16:18:25 +0000

In reply to Tree Climbers International.

Dear Patty,
Thank you for reading our blog. We hope to educate about all aspects of gardening from “birth to death”. I did neglect to mention some symptoms of decay like the presence of Ambrosia beetle and Twolined Chestnut Borer. Both insects attracted to declining trees and are often seen on older European beech trees.

Sincerely,
Becky

By: Tree Climbers International

Tree Climbers International — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 15:56:45 +0000

What a huge loss for you, but obviously unavoidable. We appreciate your very educational posting of pictures with explanations of all the signs and symptoms of decline.
Patty Jenkins

By: Becky Robert

Becky Robert — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 13:38:29 +0000

In reply to Marsha. I was also appreciative that we took our family photos in front of the tree this fall. Those photos will have extra meaning now. This loss while devastating has dramatically change the garden. It will be exciting to see a new design evolve.

By: Marsha

Marsha — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 13:24:29 +0000

So sorry for your loss. The empty space will be a constant reminder. However, when these tragedies happen, new opportunities occur and a new welcoming design will be created for your daily enjoyment. I’m so glad I had the opportunity to experience that majestic tree on my visit in 2013.

By: Jan Goren

Jan Goren — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 12:24:51 +0000

That is so sad. What a beautiful, awesome tree. I have many fond memories of events there. There will be such a hole in the garden for a long time.

By: Liz

Liz — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 22:40:32 +0000

DEVASTATING loss! 🙁

By: Becky Robert

Becky Robert — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 16:22:33 +0000

In reply to Diane Mattis.

It is a sad event, Diane. As a staff, we have been lamenting the loss of the tree all week. Hopefully we will plant an equally majestic tree in its place.
Sincerely,
Becky

By: Diane Mattis

Diane Mattis — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 16:06:47 +0000

Oh my – that is SO sad. I am sitting here crying for our loss.
Leaving the arboretum office and then returning under that gorgeous tree was like rounding the bases and coming back to the home plate. And now it’s gone. I’m glad I wasn’t
there when they took it down.